Astro Journal · Current Transits

Jupiter in Cancer: expansion of emotions and nurturing

Jupiter enters Cancer on 9th June 2025 and stays there for a year until 30th June 2026 when he goes into Leo. This takes us from expansion and growth by connecting with others through the mind and communication in Gemini to an emotional connection that will feel more personal. Jupiter in Cancer encourages you to… Continue reading Jupiter in Cancer: expansion of emotions and nurturing

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Saturn in Aries: Self-Mastery and Defining Your Identity

Last time we explored the history of Saturn in Aries and discovered the usual mix of war and rebellions and people fighting for independence. Saturn will be in Aries from 2025 to 2028 and it will feel very different to the last couple of years. We’re moving away from Saturn in Pisces where the individual… Continue reading Saturn in Aries: Self-Mastery and Defining Your Identity

Astro Journal · Current Transits

Saturn in Aries: Historical Examples

Back in January we looked at the history of Saturn Neptune conjunctions in Aries. There were only a handful of examples so I thought it might be good to explore how Saturn works in Aries without Neptune hanging around. Saturn enters Aries on 25th May 2025 and will be there until 13th April 2028 with… Continue reading Saturn in Aries: Historical Examples

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Neptune in Aries and the Challenge of Non-Action

We’ve been exploring the meaning of Neptune in Aries and I found some notes on will and intention lurking in my drafts folder that seem relevant. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of action and willpower and while Neptune is there, we may be challenged to spiritualise the way we act by learning about… Continue reading Neptune in Aries and the Challenge of Non-Action

Astro Journal · Current Transits

Neptune in Aries: Spiritual Renewal and Becoming Yourself

Last time we explored the possibilities for the transit of Neptune in Aries which starts on 30th March 2025 and lasts until March 2039. Neptune in Aries represents the idealisation of individuals and heroic action and could bring a great spiritual and creative renaissance, alongside an increase in violence and war that spreads across borders.… Continue reading Neptune in Aries: Spiritual Renewal and Becoming Yourself

Astro Journal · Current Transits

Neptune in Aries – 2025 to 2039 – Possibilities

In a previous post we explored the history of Neptune in Aries but now it’s time to look forward. Neptune enters Aries on 30th March 2025 and stays there for about 14 years until March 2039 with a bit of toggling at either end. This transit will feel very different to the last 14 years… Continue reading Neptune in Aries – 2025 to 2039 – Possibilities

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Mercury Retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2025

This spring the Mercury retrograde cycle syncs up with the Venus retrograde cycle and they go spelunking together in the underworld just as Neptune enters Aries for the first time in 165 years. Both Venus and Mercury cross paths with Neptune as they shuttle back and forth from Aries into Pisces and back again. You… Continue reading Mercury Retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2025

Astro Journal · Current Transits

The Saturn Neptune conjunction in Aries 2025–26

Last time we explored the wider possibilities for the Saturn Neptune conjunction that becomes exact on 20th February 2026. This year the planets enter an 8-degree orb on 3rd March and get incredibly close to exact in the summer, reaching 12 minutes from exact on 15th July 2025 at 1–2° Aries. They remain close for… Continue reading The Saturn Neptune conjunction in Aries 2025–26

Astro Journal · Current Transits

Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries – Time to Wake Up!

Last time we explored the history of Saturn Neptune conjunctions in Aries to get a feel for how they work. The current conjunction doesn’t become exact until 20th February 2026 but it gets close this year. It enters an 8-degree orb on 3rd March 2025 and gets to within 12 minutes of exact on 15th… Continue reading Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries – Time to Wake Up!

Astro Journal · Current Transits

Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries: Historical Examples

This year the Saturn Neptune cycle that started in 1989 comes to an end and the next cycle begins with the conjunction in 2025–26. These conjunctions happen about every 36 years and the entire cycle represents how we manifest our collective ideals through religion, politics, society and culture. It tests how well our beliefs and… Continue reading Saturn Neptune Conjunction in Aries: Historical Examples

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Venus Retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2025

This year the Venus retrograde cycle is pretty special because it coincides with the momentous event of Neptune entering Aries for the first time in 165 years. Venus enters her retrograde shadow in Pisces on 28th January and stations retrograde in Aries on 2nd March, crossing paths with Neptune along the way and then back… Continue reading Venus Retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2025